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Use basic oral health screening tools

Use basic oral health screening tools

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTOHC010
State Code
ODI61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
02/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/10/2021
Field of Education
060799 - Dental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
29/10/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and conduct authorised oral health screening tests within scope of work role to identify the need for referral to an oral health practitioner or for additional education or instruction in oral health care.This unit applies to workers in a range of health and community service environments where authorised basic oral health screening is carried out within a structured oral health care plan.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for and participate in basic routine oral health screening services.
  • 1.1. Explain screening procedure and rationale to patients, check understanding and obtain consent from patient or carer to conduct screening.
  • 1.2. Prepare screening materials, instruments and tools.
  • 1.3. Determine patient ability to self-report and select most suitable tools and approach.
  • 1.4. Comply with directions of screening tool instructions, guidelines or training approved by the oral health sector.
  • 1.5. Use screening tool to question patients about their oral health and take into account specific individual issues.
2. Follow screening tool questioning, observation and recording requirements.
  • 2.1. Record and document observations about patient oral health according to tool and organisation guidelines.
  • 2.2. Consult with other health personnel where necessary to confirm or clarify screening results and record processes and outcomes.
  • 2.3. Interpret findings based on screening results and report results to health practitioner or oral health team.
  • 2.4. Document reporting processes using information from patient or carer and own observations.
3. Review screening process and referral outcomes.
  • 3.1. Address identified needs for oral health education or assessment in consultation with others and refer where necessary.
  • 3.2. Discuss any issues or obstacles relating to referrals with patients and other relevant stakeholders.
  • 3.3. Where screening was unsuccessful report and follow up according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.4. Clarify screening effectiveness by obtaining feedback from patient and other relevant stakeholders and identify any issues in own use of screening tools.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVA12 HLTOHC005 Use basic oral health screening tools Unit of competency